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river, great river
Gift from God
Currency
life's path, passage
modern coinage combining Jay + Len
from the bridges
son of God's grace
descending river
friendly, allies, friend
home strength, brave power
beautiful, attractive
from 'Van' + 'Essa' (pet form of Esther)
crown of laurels
fleet of ships
the one to whom it belongs
royalty, of noble rank
lion of God
king, ruler, monarch
victory of the people
from the wetlands
messenger, herald
dear one of God
battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)
tailor, cloth-cutter
meadow, clearing
son of Nicholas (via Cole)
fortress on the river (possible Celtic root)
the victorious (Arabic city name)
son of Andrew (manly)
modern blend of Kyle and Tyler
fingernail, claw
sublime, exalted
flag, banner
holy, sacred one
white hero
administrator of justice
bitter, beloved
hillside dweller
joy, music
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